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A decision by the TGA will strengthen safety controls for products containing vitamin B6, and help to reduce the risk of nerve damage associated with the long-term consumption of high doses.

If your business sells or advertises paracetamol, then you need to be aware of the new rules around pack sizes that commence on 1 February 2025.

This instrument is made under section 39 of the current Poisons Standard.

This instrument is made under section 39 of the current Poisons Standard.

We are providing a 12-month period of labelling exemptions for signal words for certain Pharmacy medicine and Pharmacist Only medicine products.

Following our Essential Principles presentations on 11-12 September 2024, we have collated questions asked into themes to simplify finding information of relevance to you.

This instrument is the Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard) (Benzylpenicillin—Seqirus) Approval 2024.

Find out about changes to choline salicylate access, starting from October 2023.

Stay updated about the commencement of MDMA and psilocybin for the treatment of certain mental illnesses.

To help sponsors and manufacturers transition to new manufacturer evidence.

Transition period for accepting ISO 13485 ends 26 May 2023.

The TGA will recognise the extended transition for the European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR).

The TGA has published a final decision to reduce the maximum size of packs for various paracetamol products.

From 1 June 2023, prescribing of oral ivermectin for ‘off-label’ uses will no longer be limited to specialists such as dermatologists, gastroenterologists and infectious diseases specialists.

From 1 July 2023, authorised psychiatrists can prescribe psychedelic medicines to people with specific mental health conditions under strict controls.

The TGA has today published an interim decision to reduce the maximum pack sizes for various paracetamol products.

From 1 July this year, medicines containing the psychedelic substances psilocybin and MDMA can be prescribed by specifically authorised psychiatrists for the treatment of certain mental health conditions.

The TGA has published an independent expert report examining the incidence of serious injury and death from intentional paracetamol overdose.

The TGA has approved the first two nasal combination self-tests (for use at home) that detect both COVID-19 and influenza viral infections in humans.

This labelling exemption is granted under section 1.1(3) of Part 2 of the current Poisons Standard.

This labelling exemption is granted under section 1.5.5 of Part 2 of the current Poisons Standard.

On 28 March 2018, the Senate Community Affairs References Committee reported on its inquiry into the number of women in Australia who have had transvaginal mesh implants and related matters - external site.

Users of nicotine vaping products are encouraged to make an appointment with their GP to discuss their smoking cessation options, ahead of changes from 1 October 2021.

New legislative instrument

Invitation to the National Measurement Institute's mask/respirator testing forum.